Ryan Lochte’s SHOCKING Missouri State Assistant Coach Move – PR Stunt or Real Deal?

Ryan Lochte is officially joining Missouri State University as an assistant coach for the Bears — and Night Swim is giving you the unfiltered breakdown.Dax is back from the hospital (and looking crispy), and we’re going full send on this wild news: Is this a genuine coaching gig, a PR move to clean up his image, a favor for his girlfriend’s family in the area, or straight-up a cushy “no-show job”? We break down the optics, his lack of coaching experience, why Missouri State created the position, and whether top recruits would actually swim for him.

Plus: We call up Missouri State swimmer Zach Meness for his raw reaction

Why this move feels risky on both sides

Lochte’s Instagram announcement reaction

Our wishlist for what would’ve actually broken the swimternetWe want Lochte on the pod — comment below if you do too!

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